Linda Reynolds had ‘heated’ debate with staff about calling police after Brittany Higgins’ alleged rape, court hears
Defamation trial in WA also hears the former defence minister was shaking' and looked weak' after her breakdown at Parliament House in 2021
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A former senior aide has recalled senator Linda Reynolds having a heated" debate with her staff about calling in police after Brittany Higgins' alleged rape.
The former defence minister is suing her former staffer Higgins over a series of social media posts she alleges contain mistruths - including that she mishandled the response to the incident - that she believes damaged her reputation.
Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse issues is available from the following organisations. In Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732). In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support on 0808 500 2222. In the US, Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. Other international helplines can be found at ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html
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